BSL 2013 Challenge

[NikkiQ]

Love waking up with fresh Celies in. So easy to deal with and throw into pigtails. Gonna keep these in until the weekend and then bun it until my next wash day.

 

[GrowAHead]

Happy New Year everybody!! I hope 2013 is more prosperous for you all than last.

Now...let's get this year started right!

*Question of the day*

Are there any hair practices that you discovered in 2012 that you plan to carry over into 2013? Are there any that you wish you could just forget all about?

Products that I'm carrying into 2013
I discovered Bee Mine moisturizer... and my hair loves that stuff! Now - I can't stay that I'll transition to using 100% natural products because my Mizani Botanifying shampoo & Moisturfuse conditioner still does me right, but hands down Bee Mine is the 1st natural/small business product I've purchased that really made a difference.

Practices that I'm carrying 2013
Rollersetting then drying under my LCL -- its at the point where time under the dryer is my "special time" LOL
Rollersetting as my main method to dry - even if I plan to flat iron. Blow drying is a no go for me.
Trying to stop being afraid of air drying - I need to see if it works!
Deep conditioning every time my hair is wet and being more consistent with my porosity control steps.
Trying to increase water intake, and become a healthier person overall

Leaving in 2012
I'm forgetting all about braidouts -- my hair HATES them.. i just end of with limp greasy hair and broken strands everywhere!
Blow Dryers

I think that's it!
( NikkiQ I'm hoping that question of the day was good for 2 days )

 

[Damaged but not out]

Pics from my first try with curlformers. I can testify that sleeping in these is a terrible idea.

 

[SimJam]

Damaged but not out

Deets plz. Are u natural?
That came out great

 

[Damaged but not out]

yup natural, curlformers turned out pretty easy

I washed then applied leave-in and castor oil, air dried.
The next day when I used the curlformers, I re-wet my hair with a water & saa spray solution and Giovanni "Straight Fast Gel".
Used all 40 curlformers. Took almost 2 hours, since my 3 yr old nephew was helping.

Second set I tried this weekend took an hour. Used 39 curlformers

 

[Damaged but not out]

Damaged but not out

Deets plz. Are u natural?
That came out great

I should mention I was in the US and my hair is a different beast in winter.

I think I would get the same results in Barbados but it def would not last as long without using some type of extra-strength holding product and heat.

 

[tashboog]

Pics from my first try with curlformers. I can testify that sleeping in these is a terrible idea.

Your hair came out really pretty! I've been using curlformers for months now and I do agree that curlformers are hard to sleep in. I'd found a video on youtube where she put all of the curlformers on top of her head using hair ties then she wrapped her hair in a large scarf. I've been using this method and it does help to sleep in the curlformers. Its basically pineappling the curlformers to help you sleep in them.

 

[simplyconfident]

Here is my braidout bun I attempted this morning. I couldn't get it pinned just right and hair would keep falling out of clip. Any suggestions? I'm going to try again tomorrow.

 

[RockCreak]

Ok! So I couldn't wait until the weekend. I went out yesterday and tried on wigs. I was so overwhelmed because the b.s. store that I went to is the size of an average grocery store! The selection was crazy!

Anyway.. I walked out with this:



I'm loving it!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm in the 2013 Rollersetting Challenge and I'm determined to master this style. I rinsed out my henndigo treatment last night and applied my DC and let it sit overnight. This morning my hair was so very soft and manageable!!

This is my 5th set since joining the challenge and it was a huge success. Last week it was an epic fail, to the point I almost came to tears.

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The right size rollers made a world of difference. Hopefully I can continue to set like this.

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[polished07]

Happy New Year Ladies!!! I'm almost about to hit my 2 yr post relaxer and 1yr bc anniversary and I'm dying to get my hair professionally straightened but after realizing I retained 3.5-4 inches in some areas and I want to hit BSL more than swang my hair at this length Im gonna put some Havana twists in before school starts back up for me and rock those for the rest of the winter maybe even till April or my grad in May doing 3 sets Im gonna order the hair Tom hopefully I do a good job

 

[Angel of the North]

I just bought some hot rods from Sally's in the sale, I'm looking forward to trying them out

 

[gvin89]

I just bought some hot rods from Sally's in the sale, I'm looking forward to trying them out

I plan to purchase flexi rods or curl formers. What are you all using for doobies/regular roller sets? Can that be done on between shoulder-arm pit length? My goal is variety this year...I'm usually a twist, twistout, flat twist updo girl...need a lil more pizazz

 

[nemi95]

I haven't formally joined this challenge. I am currently barely APL and have been transitioning for 1 yr. I hate the 2 textures and I don't wanna BC. I don't know what to do. I was BSL about 2 yrs ago but had to get it cut off to CL due to such bad condition, I don't want me hair that short again. I've had several setbacks and have learned my lesson. I'm thinking about relaxing again....

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

The original cream of nature shampoo is what dreams are made of. My hair felt so good afterwards under the dryer dc'ing for a hour. I want to rollerset hubby's birthday is this week and i want a hairstyle for pictures. Maybe I'll bun and catch it next year.

 

[Angel of the North]

I plan to purchase flexi rods or curl formers. What are you all using for doobies/regular roller sets? Can that be done on between shoulder-arm pit length? My goal is variety this year...I'm usually a twist, twistout, flat twist updo girl...need a lil more pizazz

I got the hot rods in the sale, they were a bargain, I saved £53 they also had a set of curl formers in the sale too, I plan on picking them up tomorrow

 

[Guinan]

I haven't formally joined this challenge. I am currently barely APL and have been transitioning for 1 yr. I hate the 2 textures and I don't wanna BC. I don't know what to do. I was BSL about 2 yrs ago but had to get it cut off to CL due to such bad condition, I don't want me hair that short again. I've had several setbacks and have learned my lesson. I'm thinking about relaxing again....

Have u tried getting some braids or maybe kinky twist? Sounds like you need a mini vacay from the 2 textures. Have u experimented w/ weaves or wigs? I know when I was transitioning I used wigs.

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[Evolving78]

used my wen again. i am dc'ing with mizani and added a little wen to the mix. i followed the instructions, so hopefully it works out better than last week. once i rinse this stuff out, i am going to air dry and bun. like i stated before, the WEN feels good on, but doesn't feel like much after you rinse it out. my Mizani Milk Bath feels better.

 

[trinity8mod8]

Im in...
This is my first post here and I'm happy to be a part of the community and this challenge! I hope I can grow my hair longer than it's ever been this year.

~Current hair length
-Almost APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
-Natural
~BSL goal month
-December 2013
~Current Reggie and styling choices
-I wash with Suave Naturals shampoo. Co-wash with Suave Naturals coconut conditioner. Detangle hair with warm water. Rinse with vinegar solution. Distribute aloe vera gel with tightly curly method. Then air dry or bun.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
-Definitely bunning more often instead of doing wash-n-gos.
~Post a beginning picture

 

[NikkiQ]

used my wen again. i am dc'ing with mizani and added a little wen to the mix. i followed the instructions, so hopefully it works out better than last week. once i rinse this stuff out, i am going to air dry and bun. like i stated before, the WEN feels good on, but doesn't feel like much after you rinse it out. my Mizani Milk Bath feels better.

Which Wen do you have shortdub78?

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[Evolving78]

Which Wen do you have shortdub78?

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NikkiQ

WEN 613. it really feels lovely in the shower.

 

[SimJam]

Welcome trinity8mod8 and nemi95

polished07 I also had wanted to straighten my hair this Christmas but decided against it for the same reason. I may not even straighten until I reach goal.

 

[pookaloo83]

Hair is still straightened bad it in natural knots fir 2 days and took the knots down today.

Kinda miss my curls, so will probably wash Friday because school starts back on Monday. Won't have much time then.

So I'm thinking of using my curl formers on Friday, and I'm thinking this year, to wash my hair every 2 weeks instead if one week. I'm also gonna keep my hair stretched by using curl formers or blow dry at every wash to keep ssk's at bay and to avoid tangles.

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[jayjaycurlz]

polished07 - what are Havana twists?

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Im in...
This is my first post here and I'm happy to be a part of the community and this challenge! I hope I can grow my hair longer than it's ever been this year.

~Current hair length
-Almost APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
-Natural
~BSL goal month
-December 2013
~Current Reggie and styling choices
-I wash with Suave Naturals shampoo. Co-wash with Suave Naturals coconut conditioner. Detangle hair with warm water. Rinse with vinegar solution. Distribute aloe vera gel with tightly curly method. Then air dry or bun.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
-Definitely bunning more often instead of doing wash-n-gos.
~Post a beginning picture

trinity8mod8 Your hair is so. . .so.. . . OMG what was I saying?

It is gorgeous! I'm not into typing anymore but that is some lovely texture, and its so dense and lucious. hope you don't mind but you are officially my hair crush of the day. lol

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Happy New Year Ladies!!! I'm almost about to hit my 2 yr post relaxer and 1yr bc anniversary and I'm dying to get my hair professionally straightened but after realizing I retained 3.5-4 inches in some areas and I want to hit BSL more than swang my hair at this length Im gonna put some Havana twists in before school starts back up for me and rock those for the rest of the winter maybe even till April or my grad in May doing 3 sets Im gonna order the hair Tom hopefully I do a good job

me too on the anniversary/post relaxers. When is yours? My last relaxer was March 2011, I BC'd March 2012. What is your length like now? How has it been? do you want to be my hair buddy? lol I'm learning so much.




Does anyone suffer from ssk(single strand knots)? i am terribly. Is there anyway to prevent them?

 

[polished07]

HeChangedMyName sure we can definitely be hair buddies ;-) my last relaxer was jan 17, 2011 and I BC'd mid feb 2012! I protective style 90% of the time with wigs,weaves, braids twists puffs etc so I still am challenged with learning my hair we can hit BSL together! I made APL in December I truly am giving myself 8 months to be BSL or grazing MBL I'm going to twist up for the next 5 months religiously!

 

[polished07]

polished07 - what are Havana twists?

Here are a few pics I think they are called puffy twists too

 

[HeChangedMyName]

@HeChangedMyName sure we can definitely be hair buddies ;-) my last relaxer was jan 17, 2011 and I BC'd mid feb 2012! I protective style 90% of the time with wigs,weaves, braids twists puffs etc so I still am challenged with learning my hair we can hit BSL together! I made APL in December I truly am giving myself 8 months to be BSL or grazing MBL I'm going to twist up for the next 5 months religiously!

cool beans. congrats on reaching APL. Whats your shrinkage like? I never protective style because my shrinkage keeps my hair off my shoulders, i just wear it in a puff, BUT I know I need to protect my hair from the elements too. I'll do better. I've gotten a new bonnet and satin pillowcase.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Does/Has anyone used Ayurvedic Hair growth oil/powders with success?


I didn't realize it was one, but I've already got some gotu kola. I'm thinking of purchasing some Bhringraj oil too. . .thinking.

I have a little hair growth mix brewing in my head. I wonder if indian herbs are a part of the "secret" ingredients in WHGO?